Woolworths expands Quiet Hour
Most Woolworths stores on the Central Coast will expand their low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week. The experience is designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers…
Business
Legal action over The Entrance Azzuro Blu building
Discussion on how best to go forward is best conducted on a confidential basis, said council.
REACH business community unlocking full potential
The launch of the new REACH business community took place recently at Toukley with regular get-togethers to continue at two other locations – Avoca and Umina. Founder Mandy Millan said…
Second attempt to build Bay Rd units
A new development application has been lodged for medium density housing at 32 Bay Rd, The Entrance. The lot is on the northeast corner of the Bay Rd/Boondilla Rd roundabout…
Animal studies training centre opens
The new $4.9M Animal Studies Training Centre at TAFE NSW Wyong has been officially opened. Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan dropped by to join Minister for…
State names seven sites for housing changes
Areas within 800 metres or 10 minute walk from four town centres and three shopping centres are affected.
Pearl Beach house transformation
A house transformation at Pearl Beach has seen Panov-Scott Architects take out the Alterations and Additions Project category in the 2025 Newcastle Architecture Awards. “The project was dear to our…
Chance for small businesses to win branding facelift
Kwik Kopy Australia, regarded as the leader in print, design and large-format marketing solutions, is giving away a transformative opportunity for small businesses to elevate their branding. Five lucky small…
CEN calls for wetland masterplan as a priority
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling upon Central Coast councillors to defer approval of the Central Coast Airport Masterplan until they have fully protected Porters Creek Wetland and are…
Lapsed medical centre DA resurfaces
A development application for a medical centre at Erina, which was originally approved by the former Gosford Council in 2013 and then lapsed, has come back for renewed approval by…
University business accelerator expands to Central Coast
Aspiring entrepreneurs on the Central Coast now have access to a major innovation program. The University of Newcastle is expanding its I2N Pre-Accelerator to Gosford in 2025. The program has…
Coast First Homebuyers Get $22K Stamp Duty Break
More than 2,000 first homebuyers have found their dream home on the Central Coast thanks to the State Government stamp duty assistance program. The 2,145 new homeowners have saved a…
Federal funding for crisis accommodation
Coast Shelter has received $500,000 Federal Government funding to establish new crisis accommodation and transitional housing. The funding will help Coast Shelter to deliver 32 dwellings on the Central Coast…
Business women gather for festival events
Community & Business Women’s Network Central Coast is collaborating once again with the Central Coast Festival of Women committee to bring three International Women’s Day events. International Women’s Day on…
Local Bendigo Bank branches back hospital family room for children
Central Coast Community Bank branches at East Gosford, Kincumber and Lisarow will be the major sponsors of the Central Coast 2025 Raise Love Charity Ball, an event which supports families…
More changes for Gosford residential towers
ADS Associates Pty Ltd has put forward a seventh modification proposal for a retail and residential development in Gosford, originally approved in August 2008. It is anticipated the project will…
Doylo amalgamates with NBC
The Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club (The Doylo) has officially amalgamated with Northmead Bowling, Recreation & Sporting Club (NBC Sports), effective from February 5. The strategic partnership marks a new chapter for…
Strong employment growth with 21,200 new jobs locally
Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force figures released this month reveal that in the past two-and-a-half years the Central Coast has grown by 21,200 new jobs, bringing local employment to…
New childcare centres not backed by community
Central Coast Council has three proposals for new childcare centres on its books for consideration at present, but two of them have been met with significant dissatisfaction from their communities….
Why some approved houses are not built
Council has no powers to compel developers to lodge applications for their land.